| Sunday Preview - November 20
+ GUEST PREACHER The Rev. Canon Rick Callaway will visit us this Sunday. Canon Callaway is Canon to the Ordinary and Transitions Officer of the Diocese of Atlanta. He manages various responsibilities for the Diocese, including the deployment of priests.
+ MUSIC this Sunday will feature some great hymns: "Crown him with many crowns" and "Lead on, O King eternal". The St. Thomas Choir will sing Haydn's "Gloria et honore", and the St. Thomas Ringers will play "Come, ye sinners, poor and needy". A men's quartet led by Cameron Bean will sing "I'll Carry You."
+ ADULT FORUM will feature The Rev. Canon Rick Callaway, presenting a brief review of the proceedings of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta's Annual Council, which took place on November 4-5. St. Thomas delegates who attended Council will assist Canon Callaway in this presentation. Adult Forum meets every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the Library.
+ TIME & TALENT LUNCHEON will shine a spotlight on St. Thomas volunteer opportunities over lunch. Some of our current volunteers will give brief testimony, and offer opportunities for you to share your time and talent. Many aspects of our parish life will be represented, including worship, education & outreach, social & fellowship ministries, and church operations. This event will be time-limited and family-friendly. Children are encouraged to eat lunch with their parents. No nursery care will be provided beyond what is usual on Sundays. Please RSVP to the church office by November 18. |
| Stewardship Campaign to Support St. Thomas Mission and Ministries in 2012
Our Stewardship Campaign is ongoing through November 20. I invite you to join us in the joy of giving. When you receive a pledge card, please respond generously. If you have not received a pledge card, please contact the office.
Please visit our website to read about some of the work of St. Thomas. On our website, you can also use the online pledge form to pledge your ongoing commitment to this work. Just click on the STEWARDSHIP tab on the lefthand column of our website (www.stthomascolumbus.org).
Thank you for your prayerful consideration of stewardship. |
Integrity Field Trip to Warm Springs on Saturday, November 19
Integrity's regularly scheduled November meeting (which would have been Friday, November 18) has been cancelled... Instead, we will be going on a FIELD TRIP! We have planned a caravan to Warm Springs, GA, for the Candlelight Christmas Celebration. The trip will be on Saturday, November 19. Please meet in the parking lot at St. Thomas on Saturday, November 19, at 6:00 pm. Plan for an hour's drive up to Warm Springs, then two and a half hours in Warm Springs, and return arrival to St. Thomas' parking lot at about 10:30 pm. Those drivers with large cars, SUVs, and vans (vehicles seating four people or more) are asked to assist in transportation. This field trip is open to all who wish to join in on the fun!
Submitted by Todd Griffin. |
| St. Thomas Legacy Society Names Charter Members
We are pleased to name the Charter Members of the St. Thomas Legacy Society, those parishioners who have remembered the parish in their wills, trusts, or estate planning. We are grateful for those who have so remembered St Thomas; such gifts support its mission and ministry for generations to come, and witness to your hope in God's work among us. The Charter Members are: Ms. Georgia Wilkins, Ms. Margarette Baird, Ms. Marge Tidmarsh, Mr. Michael Ankerich & Mr. Charlie Snipes, Mr. Travis & Ms. Mitchi Wade, Dr. Tom & Ms. Sherry Wade, Dr. Max & Ms. Ann Burr, Ms. Judy Harding, Mr. Murphy Pound, Ms. Ruth Wright, Ms. Alice Turley, Ms. Belle Zimmerly, Ms. Ena Hunt, Mr. Lowell & Ms. Norma Jergens, Fr. Doug & Ms. Kaye Hahn. Thank you all for your generosity and commitment to St. Thomas.
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Wynnton Neighborhood Network Unity Thanksgiving Service on November 20, 2011
The Wynnton United Methodist Church (UMC) is hosting the WNN Unity Thanksgiving Service this year. The service will be Sunday, November 20, 2011, at 7:00 pm. The address of Wynnton UMC is 2412 Wynnton Road, and the phone number is 706-324-2424. A reception will follow the service in the Wynnton UMC fellowship hall. A nursery (for ages three years and under) will be provided during the worship service. At the service, the Wynnton Neighborhood Network will be accepting non-perishable items for its food bank. |
| WNN Holiday Cards Now Available for Purchase
The Wynnton Neighborhood Network holiday cards are now available. These make great honoraria or gifts for clients, friends, or family. The price is $5 per card, with all proceeds going to feed the hungry of our community. Contact Vicky Veteto at 706-323-6533 to get yours now! |
| Thanksgiving Closures
Please note that St. Thomas will NOT offer any service, dinner, or programs on Wednesday, November 23, which is the day before Thanksgiving. In addition, the church office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 24) and Friday, November 25. We will reopen with normal business hours (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) on Monday, November 28.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! |
"Preparing the Way" - Episcokids' Advent Workshop on Sunday, November 27
Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm
Location: St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Hosted by: Erin Redden
More Info: Episcokids, young and young at heart, gather to create traditional Advent crafts. Advent wreaths, candles, crèches, and chains are ways for our children to prepare for the coming of Jesus and the celebration of Christmas. We will gather in All Saints' Hall following the 10:30 worship service, and lunch will be provided. This is a great time for parents to do some Christmas shopping! We are also looking for youth to assist at creation stations.
Submitted by Erin Redden, Director of Children's Christian Education. |
"Expressions of Hope" Advent Luncheon Series Begins on Monday, December 5
"Expressions of Hope" Advent Luncheon Series - Mondays, noon to 1:00 pm, on December 5, 12, & 19. The cost is $5 per plate.
+ December 5: Words of Hope - Dr. Larry Dooley, Chair, CSU Dept. of Theater, and an ensemble of university and community actors
+ December 12: Sounds of Hope - Don Tipton and members of the Columbus Jazz Society
+ December 19: Images of Hope - Ms. Michele McCrillis, CSU, Associate Professor of Art History
Continue to Observe Advent:
+ Advent Lessons and Carols, Sunday, December 18, at 10:30 am.
+ The Feast of St. Thomas and Holy Baptism, Wednesday, December 21, at 5:30 pm. Please contact the church office if you or your child is ready to receive Baptism. |
Vestry Elections to Occur on Sunday, December 11
The Vestry is the governing board of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. It contains nine members fulfilling staggered three-year terms in office, which means that three members leave the Vestry each year, allowing us to elect three new members each year. You are eligible to run for election to the Vestry if you are a confirmed member of St. Thomas, and if you made and fulfilled a pledge in 2011.
For those who are interested in running for election, information sessions will be held on two occasions. The first will be on Sunday, November 27, during the Sunday school hour in the Parlor; the second will be on Wednesday, November 30, at 6:30 pm in the Parlor. These sessions are intended to answer questions of those who are interested in running for Vestry, and to explain what the Vestry is and what it does.
Submitted by BJ Landen, Senior Warden. |
Trimming the Tree on Wednesday, December 21
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Nave
Hosted by: Erin Redden
More Info: Parishioners, friends, and family of all ages are invited to trim the Christmas tree in the Nave. Cookies, coffee, and warm cider will add to the good cheer. You don't have to be an interior decorator to help. It's such a large task that every pair of hands is welcome. This year we will be decorating the tree with fresh fruit as we have done in years past. We will need lots of commitment to make this a reality. Thank you!
Submitted by Erin Redden, Director of Children's Christian Education. |
Group Subscribers Get Lower Price for the Episcopal Journal
Some parishioners have expressed interest in subscribing to the Episcopal Journal, which took the place of Episcopal Life when it ceased publication. If we can find 10 households to subscribe, then we achieve 50% savings. The half-price rate is $22.50 for one year. We have six subscribers signed up so far, and we need four more. If you are interested, please contact Rick McKnight. For more information about the Episcopal Journal, visit http://www.episcopaljournal.org/.
Submitted by Rick McKnight. |
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Contact us:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2100 Hilton Ave.
Columbus, GA 31906
Ph: 706-324-4264
Fax: 706-324-4269
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